The 2024-2025 school year marks the eighth year of Trout in the Classroom, an experiential learning program for Amherst County Public Schools (ACPS) students. This hands-on environmental science initiative connects students to their local watersheds and fosters a deeper appreciation for natural resources.

Several students and staff were treated after a student discharged pepper spray in one of the hallways at Amherst County High School Wednesday afternoon, according to Amherst County Public Schools.

The Amherst County 911 Center received a bomb threat targeting Amherst County Public Schools and due to this threat Amherst County Public Schools will be closed Friday, ACPS announced.

The Amherst Co. Sheriff’s Office has given an all-clear after a shooting threat against the Madison Heights Walmart, according to Amherst County Public Schools.

Amherst County officials held a press conference after two were arrested in connection to the consumption of fentanyl-positive gummies in several children at Central Elementary School.

Two individuals have been arrested after several Amherst County elementary students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Amherst County Public Schools serves about 4,000 students in six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

No major injuries were reported after a crash involving an Amherst County school bus Thursday afternoon, according to school division officials.

An Amherst County High School student has been disciplined after a shotgun, ammo, a knife, and alcoholic beverages were found inside a vehicle on campus, according to Amherst County Public Schools.

Amherst County School Board member John Grieser has announced his resignation, effective Monday, March 13.

Amherst County Public Schools’ superintendent is speaking out after the tragic loss of three students over winter break.

The Amherst County Public School system is mourning the loss of one of their own, and potentially two others after a vehicle was found in a Nelson County river.

Two schools in Amherst County will be closed Friday, Nov. 17, due to “water issues,” according to school officials.

Amherst County Public Schools welcomed teachers back Monday for the 2022-2023 school year with an active shooter training.

All summer school programs for Amherst County Public Schools will be canceled Monday due to damage and power outages left behind by severe storms on Friday, June 17.

The school year is on hold in Amherst County due to COVID-19.

The school's closure is to allow for contact tracing

Tuesday’s meeting with county supervisors and public school leaders was packed, as they discussed a curriculum designed to expand on social justice.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – An individual at Amherst Elementary Schools has been diagnosed with coronavirus on Wednesday, according to a notice that was sent by the school district. Amherst County Public Schools said that the elementary school will remain open at this time. According to school officials, anyone who has been potentially exposed will be contacted by the health department or the school district. The district didn’t say if the positive case was from a student or staff member.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – One person has been diagnosed with coronavirus at Amherst County High School. Amherst County Public Schools announced this positive case on Wednesday and said the school will remain open at this time. The school division said anyone identified as someone who has been potentially exposed will be contacted by the health department of ACPS. It was not disclosed whether the diagnosed person is a student or staff member. This is the school’s sith COVID-19 case.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – There are two new cases of COVID-19 in Amherst County Public Schools, leaders announced Monday. A person at Madison Heights Elementary School tested positive, as well as a person with the Amherst County Public Schools Department of Transportation. School leaders said the cases are not related and are a result of community transmission. Madison Heights Elementary School will remain open, according to school leaders. Anyone who was potentially exposed to either case will be contacted by health department and/or school district leaders.

AMHERST, Va. – A person at Central Elementary School has been diagnosed with coronavirus, according to Amherst County Public Schools. Officials say the school will remain open at this time and anyone identified as having been potentially exposed to the virus will be contacted by the health department or the school division. The announcement sent on Friday did not disclose if the person is a staff member or student.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – One person at Amherst County High School tested positive for coronavirus, according to an announcement sent by the school district. Amherst County Public Schools sent a notification Wednesday to parents about the school’s fifth case since the county reopened schools. School officials said that the high school will remain open at this time. According to the announcement, ACPS protocol states that anyone identified as having been potentially exposed will be contacted by the health department.

AMHERST, Va. – Amherst County Public Schools announced Wednesday that one person at Madison Heights Elementary School tested positive for coronavirus. The person was on school grounds on Friday and did have direct contact with other members of the community, according to school officials. ACPS announced that Madison Heights Elementary School will remain open despite this case. School officials said that the district has implemented contact tracing procedures with the health department to determine whether or not in-person instruction continues. Anyone who may have been potentially exposed will be contacted by the health department or ACPS.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – One person tests positive for coronavirus at Amherst County High School, according to the school district. Amherst County Public Schools said the high school has implemented contact tracing procedures in collaboration with the health department to determine if in-person classes should continue. They have determined that the high school will remain open. This is the school’s fourth positive case and school officials said that even though each person contracted the virus from the community, there is no indication the cases are related. The school told the community that if they have not been contacted by the health department, they have not been identified as a potential exposure and do not need to stay at home.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – One person has tested positive for coronavirus in Amherst County High School, according to the school district. The school notified parents of the positive case and that this person had direct exposure with other members of the community, according to school officials. ACPS implemented contact tracing procedures with the health department and said that the school will remain open during this time. According to the announcement, the exposure has been contained. This is the school’s third coronavirus case.

AMRHERST, Va. – One person has tested positive for coronavirus in Amherst County High School, according to the school district. Amherst County Public Schools said the high school has implemented contact tracing procedures in collaboration with the health department to determine if in-person classes should continue. Officials said the person did not have direct contact with other members of the community, so school will remain open for in-person instruction. [One person at Amherst County High School tests positive for coronavirus]Anyone who has been potentially exposed was contacted by the health department, according to school officials. This is the second positive COVID-19 case in Amherst County High School.

AMHERST, Va. - The bleachers at Amherst County High Schools fields are empty as it is summer break, but in a few years Amherst County School leaders want their spring athletes and fans to have a much better game experience. The baseball and softball parents came to us with a need and were trying to meet the need. said William Wells, assistant superintendent. Public school leaders want to build a 9,900 square-foot building that will hold locker rooms, a concession stand, practice rooms, batting cages and a bathroom. That's why Amherst County Public Schools officials would like local businesses to help out. School leaders tell 10 News theyve have made a few pitches to some companies in the area but need more.